Crime & Safety

Woman Shot In Stomach In Fredericksburg Parking Lot: Police

A woman was hospitalized after she was shot in the stomach in a Fredericksburg parking lot on Tuesday morning, police said.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — A woman was shot in the stomach in a Fredericksburg parking lot on Tuesday morning, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Police found the woman in the parking lot outside of a shopping complex in the 300 block of Emancipation Highway.

Authorities did not identify the victim by name. They noted that her injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The police department has not publicly identified any suspects in the shooting. In a report on Facebook, authorities said "all parties involved in the incident are known to law enforcement."

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The police department has not announced any charges in connection with the shooting.

The shooting occurred around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, police said. Officers said they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot and called an ambulance to take her to the hospital.

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The woman suffered a single gunshot wound to the stomach, according to the police report.

The police department did not release any further information on Tuesday. Authorities said more details would be released later.

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